Icon Museum

Icon Museum Recklinghausen

The Icon Museum in Recklinghausen is an outstanding cultural gem in the Ruhr region. As the world's most important museum of Eastern Orthodox art outside of Orthodox countries, it offers a fascinating insight into the world of icons and Eastern Orthodox artworks. The collection comprises almost 4.000 exhibits, including icons, gold embroideries, miniatures, and wood and metalwork from Russia, Greece, and the Balkan countries. They provide an impressive overview of the thematic diversity and stylistic development of icon painting from the 13th to the 20th century.

Behind the walls of the historic tower school, a Baroque building dating from 1795, a rich exhibition unfolds. Here, one finds not only icons in the classical sense, but also a wide range of Eastern Orthodox artworks. These range from carved and cast crosses to liturgical objects and goldsmith work. For those wishing to experience the fascinating connection between pagan late antiquity and early Christianity in Egypt, the Coptic section of the museum is an absolute must. High-quality reliefs and mummy portraits bear witness to the artistic diversity of this era.

Impressions

Kirchplatz 2a
45657 Recklinghausen
Phone: 02361 - 50 19 41
eMail: ikonen@kunst-re.de
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Closed: Monday

Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve: 11.00 a.m. to 14.00 p.m

Opening hours:

Those entitled to the reduced price are: schoolchildren, trainees, students, groups of 10 or more people, holders of the Recklinghausen Pass or a corresponding ID from other municipalities, holders of the NRW Volunteer Card. Children under 14 years: free Audio guides (DE, FR, EN, NL): €2,00 Public tour: every 1st Sunday of the month at 15 p.m.


Adult:
€6,00

Reduced price:

Pupils, trainees, students, groups of 10 or more people, holders of the Recklinghausen Pass or a corresponding ID card from other municipalities, holders of the NRW Volunteer Card.

€3,00